# Museum-Inspired Designer Purses Off-White's 2.8 Jitney Purse is Inspired by the Louvre By Ell Smith | Published 2020-12-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitney-purse References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/11/off-white-virgil-abloh-christies-collaboration-2-8-jitney-handbag-custom-bid-for-the-louvre-online-auction-release-date) & [christies](https://www.christies.com/) Off-White's 2.8 Jitney purse is custom-made and inspired by the [Louvre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louvre-and-casetify). Inspiration can come from interesting places, and while art and fashion have always intersected, it's not typically the museum that receives the attention. This purse, designed by Virgil Abloh himself, differs, paying homage to the architecture of the Louvre in Paris. The purse is set to be auctioned for the museum's upcoming 'Bid for the Louvre' with proceeds being donated to “a new space dedicated to artistic and cultural education.” In light of what the auction is for, this purse was designed to represent Paris in all its elegance, taking on a silhouette that's reminiscent of its iconic Louvre structure. The auction will be taking place through the [Christie's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendsies) website. Image Credit: Off-White ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Museum-inspired Designer Purses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring collaborations between fashion and art to create unique and exclusive designer products. - **Art-fashion Intersections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating fashion pieces inspired by iconic art and architecture to appeal to art enthusiasts and fashion-forward consumers. - **Charitable Fashion Auctions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging fashion as a means to raise funds for cultural and educational initiatives, enhancing social impact and brand value. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with museums and artists to design and produce exclusive designer fashion items that tell a unique story. - **Art Museums:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with fashion brands to create limited-edition merchandise that promotes the museum's artworks and architectural landmarks. - **Charitable Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Working with fashion brands to host auctions and fundraisers that support cultural and educational initiatives, establishing mutually beneficial partnerships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architectural Luxury Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-frank-gehry.md) - [Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii.md) - [Immersive Luxury Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionary-journeys.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-bag.md) - [Elevated Heritage-Inspired Metropolitan Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-handbag.md) - [Architecturally Reimagined Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trunk1.md) - [Luxe Lunchtime-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-sandwich-bag.md) - [Pill-Scattered Luxe Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepall-bag.md) - [Bag-Replicating Porcelain Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-bb.md)